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The EWF is THE meeting-point for fly fisher.
Over two days, about 100 exhibitors as well as renowned casters and internationally known fly tyers from over 20 countries invite you to come and see how they make the EWF a paradise for all fly fishers and for those who are interested in fly fishing. In addition to the large number of fly fishing brands and new products, you can enjoy a comprehensive additional programme.

28th November at 7.30 pm
With David Burgess
ISSF & Sports UK Coach with 35 years’ experience
For all levels of shooting ability, clays or game suitable for the beginner to the experienced gun,
Your opportunity to get free expert advice and a Question & Answer Session
St Ninians and Forglen Church

Friday 1st December 10.00 – 8.00 pmSaturday 2nd December 10.00 – 5.00 pmJoin us for your chance to get lots of tips, knowledge and expertise on all aspects of gun handling, fitting and how to optimise your shooting experience.
Free hourly training sessions with Robert Dunlea-Jones of Edgar Brothers and David Burgess of db Coaching (UKCC & ISSF).Booking recommended
FREE PRIZE DRAWfor your chance to win a Tetra Gun All-In-One Portable Cleaning KitRefreshments will be served

March sees the Salmon arrive in the Deveron The First Salmon of the season came off Lower Netherdale to G Alexander on Feb 27th. A fish of around 7lb it fell to a “skull head fly” off Lower Netherdale. March 1st saw Graeme land another fish of 15lb off the same beat. Saturday March 4th at Lower Netherdale then produced a fish around 22 lb. to Mr. G Simpson.The following week we had fish of 7lb to D Wiseman off Avochie on Monday, an 8lb fish to R Miller again off Avochie- his first Deveron Springer, an 8lb fish to…

Opening day of the 2017 fishing season was on Saturday 11 February, kindly hosted by Turriff Angling Association. A group of around 80 anglers gathered to take part in the proceedings. Deveron Board chairman Mr. M. Hay welcomed the crowd and asked Mr. Colin Hendry ex Scotland Captain and English Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers – who is from Keith- to present the Morison Trophy to Mr. Craig who caught and returned the largest fish- 34 lb. - on a fly last season Craig also received an exclusive engraved fly box and a Vision Mag rod presented by Frank…

The British Medical Association (BMA) has recently advised its members to refuse work certifying firearms licence holders as safe to own guns. This is the latest part of a long saga between shooters and the medical association, dating back to April when a new requirement was introduced for shooters to give details of their current GP practice and include all practices registered with over the previous ten years. GPs are required to add a coded reminder to the shooter’s medical records and asked to notify police if any conditions arise that could affect the shooters safety to hold firearms. Reports have…

Some of the more eagle eyed locals may have noticed that we have the builders in and we are progressing well with our new extension to the shop premises in Turriff. We are really excited about all the extra space we will have to allow our customers to browse around the shop, allowing them to see everything in a much more conducive retail space. We will have some exciting new additions coming in but more of them later. Meantime, we are very much open for business as usual and look forward to helping you find everything you need for your…